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“Kosher USA: How Coke Became Kosher and Other Tales of Modern Food.” Food historian Roger Horowitz discusses his book as scholar-in-residence.
Food historian Roger Horowitz discusses his book as scholar-in-residence.
Opening night reception followed by screening of “On the Map,” a documentary about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1977 European basketball title. Reception, 7:30 p.m. film. $12 film, $20 with reception.
German film based on the true story of a public prosecutor whose investigation of former concentration camp workers runs up against an obstructive conspiracy. With dessert reception. Part of Carmel Jewish Film Festival. $12 film, $20 reception.
Comedy about a lawyer who attempts to sue God after a tornado destroys his house. Followed by panel discussion; preceded by closing night reception. Carmel Jewish Film Festival. Film. $20 reception, $12 film.
Tasting of kosher-for-Passover wines, with appearances by local artists. $10.
Israeli composer and performer of sacred music appears in the East Bay. Free.
30th edition of Carmel’s annual celebration of Jewish cuisine features artisans, folk music, a Jewish “wedding” and lots of Jewish food. Free admission, parking and shuttle.
Shalom Hartman Institute fellow speaks in Part 1 of the institute’s four-part “Israel’s Milestones and Their Meanings” series in the East Bay. $18, $60 for all lectures.
Jewish artists from Berkeley display and sell their work. Free. (510) 847-0050
Screening of documentary “Shalom Bollywood” in English plus live Bollywood dance, Indian food and dessert. $24.
Congregation Beth Israel hosts Jewish culinary celebration with corned beef, pastrami, latkes, matzah ball soup and more for sale. Plus music, arts and crafts.
Menu for pick-up includes pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, latkes, kugel, rugelach, matzah balls, seeded rye, two kinds of challah and more. Order by Aug. 18.
Weekly Jewish sacred music jam that rotates among Jewish community spaces in the East Bay. Bring acoustic instruments. With projected lyrics and chords, kosher meat and vegan cholent. Presented by Sacred Music Fellowship.